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Will Godcheaux stay at Nose, or slide over to DE?
Posted on 7/20/16 at 10:30 am
Posted on 7/20/16 at 10:30 am
I posted this in a different thread about DBs, but some of the new developments have me curious about DG's role and wanted to discuss.
Reading this and if Valentine does indeed make it to the field, could this kick Godcheaux out to DE, which it seems his build--and skill set--might be most suited for? think he's definitely a 3-4 DE in the NFL. I--and a few others--also think he's our best defensive player and wondered how he'd be used at the nose. So, do we think a rotation of:
Gilmore
Alexander
Valentine
is good--and experienced--enough to hold down the nose to allow a DE rotation of:
Godcheaux
Neal
Lacature
Herron
Or do they stick to the original plan(which was hatched without the thought of Valentine being available or Aranda seeing big Ed in person) of Godcheaux at the nose to get our best players on the field?
There is just so much damn versatile talent and depth at Aramda's disposal with this group of defensive players, I cannot wait to see the creative ways he uses them. We obviously don't have 1 playmaker as good as TM7, but I think this group--with Aranda--may wind up making more plays than the "11 team. I think we're gonna have a shitton of sacks which is going to produce a ton of turnovers. I think we'll probably have 5-6 defensive touchdowns. Covering the slot, Tre White may have 2-3 by himself.
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#LSU Notes: Aranda expecting Ed Alexander to get looks as a rotating nose tackle
Reading this and if Valentine does indeed make it to the field, could this kick Godcheaux out to DE, which it seems his build--and skill set--might be most suited for? think he's definitely a 3-4 DE in the NFL. I--and a few others--also think he's our best defensive player and wondered how he'd be used at the nose. So, do we think a rotation of:
Gilmore
Alexander
Valentine
is good--and experienced--enough to hold down the nose to allow a DE rotation of:
Godcheaux
Neal
Lacature
Herron
Or do they stick to the original plan(which was hatched without the thought of Valentine being available or Aranda seeing big Ed in person) of Godcheaux at the nose to get our best players on the field?
There is just so much damn versatile talent and depth at Aramda's disposal with this group of defensive players, I cannot wait to see the creative ways he uses them. We obviously don't have 1 playmaker as good as TM7, but I think this group--with Aranda--may wind up making more plays than the "11 team. I think we're gonna have a shitton of sacks which is going to produce a ton of turnovers. I think we'll probably have 5-6 defensive touchdowns. Covering the slot, Tre White may have 2-3 by himself.
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Posted on 7/20/16 at 10:31 am to Hot Carl
I'd bet Godchaux is at nose for the first snap of the season. Who knows what could change later in the year.
Godchaux is a prototypical NFL 3-4 end though.
Godchaux is a prototypical NFL 3-4 end though.
Posted on 7/20/16 at 10:38 am to Hot Carl
Valentine and Alexander hold down the nose in the base 3-4 along with maybe Gilmore also
Godchaux plays DE and slides inside next to Lacoutre on 4 man sets
Base 3-4
SDE- Godchaux/Lacoutre/Logan
NT- Valentine/Gilmore/Alexander
WDE-Neal/Herron/Clark
4 down
SDE-Key/Washington
NT-Lacoutre/Lawrence
DT-Godchaux/Herron
WDE-Neal/Bower
Godchaux plays DE and slides inside next to Lacoutre on 4 man sets
Base 3-4
SDE- Godchaux/Lacoutre/Logan
NT- Valentine/Gilmore/Alexander
WDE-Neal/Herron/Clark
4 down
SDE-Key/Washington
NT-Lacoutre/Lawrence
DT-Godchaux/Herron
WDE-Neal/Bower
Posted on 7/20/16 at 10:42 am to Hot Carl
Aranda likes to run a different 3-4 than your prototypical NFL 3-4, relying on Godchaux's combination of speed and power to cause chaos on the OL as opposed to relying on the stereotypical space eater NT. That being said, if we do get Valentine, and he's as good as advertised, that changes how you run a DL. Especially since Aranda is all about setting up his defense around his players' strengths.
IF Valentine is on the team and as good as we think he may be, i think we start looking at two different DL groups that work two different ways. One with Godchaux at NT and the other with Valentine. Both working different ways, Godchaux's being Aramda's brand, Valentine being more traditional NFL 3-4.
Also, watch out for Rashaad Lawrence. He's going to contribute some quality minutes.
IF Valentine is on the team and as good as we think he may be, i think we start looking at two different DL groups that work two different ways. One with Godchaux at NT and the other with Valentine. Both working different ways, Godchaux's being Aramda's brand, Valentine being more traditional NFL 3-4.
Also, watch out for Rashaad Lawrence. He's going to contribute some quality minutes.
This post was edited on 7/20/16 at 10:56 am
Posted on 7/20/16 at 10:43 am to Hot Carl
Unless Valentine shows up ready to go, Godchaux is going to spend most of his time in the 3-4 at NT. Alexander may be a beast, and will be in the rotation, but you can't expect a true freshman interior linemen to be anything more if you want to be successful in the SEC. There are just too many maulers on the otherside who've got experience and years in strength programs.
Posted on 7/20/16 at 10:45 am to Hot Carl
Something about Godchaux and Neal at the DE spots gets my motor humming.
Key and Beckwith running behind them and Valentine/Gilmore/Lac in the middle.
Tasty.
Key and Beckwith running behind them and Valentine/Gilmore/Lac in the middle.
Tasty.
Posted on 7/20/16 at 11:07 am to Hot Carl
Where is Lawrence lining up?
Posted on 7/20/16 at 11:10 am to Hot Carl
I could see Valentine, Gilmore, Alexander ultimately as the depth for NT and Godchaux sliding into a natural 3-4 DE role
Posted on 7/20/16 at 11:59 am to Hot Carl
Given everything I've read about Aranda, I get the sense that we will likely see nearly all of the DL play at either DT or DE at some point. Much like many of the DBs will get chances to be edge rushers and guys like Key will get a chance to drop into shallow coverage.
This defense seems to shatter traditional notions of position play. Nearly everyone will be in a position to play a "hybrid" role at some point.
And I think that's badass.
This defense seems to shatter traditional notions of position play. Nearly everyone will be in a position to play a "hybrid" role at some point.
And I think that's badass.
Posted on 7/20/16 at 1:27 pm to Hot Carl
Valentine starts at NT, Neal and Godchaux at DE
Gilmore rotates in at NT along with Alexander getting limited snaps as third guy in
LaCouture & Herron are primary rotating guys at DE with Clark, Lawrence, Roddy & Logan providing depth being those third/fourth guys guys at DE
Gilmore rotates in at NT along with Alexander getting limited snaps as third guy in
LaCouture & Herron are primary rotating guys at DE with Clark, Lawrence, Roddy & Logan providing depth being those third/fourth guys guys at DE
Posted on 7/20/16 at 1:58 pm to Hot Carl
Probably will do a bit of both.
Posted on 7/20/16 at 5:08 pm to Hot Carl
If Valentine makes it this year, I'd be willing to bet he wouldn't be in good enough shape to see too many snaps
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